Signal and Track Switch Repairers Salaries by State
Mean and median pay, wage percentiles, employment, and top-paying metro areas for signal and track switch repairerss across the U.S. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 (data.bls.gov OEWS tool /OESServices/combo/table, all-occupation crawl by area).
Job Outlook, 2024–2034
Source: BLS Employment Projections 2024-2034.
Salary Map
Brighter tiles = higher average pay; dashed tiles have no data. Click a state for details.
💰 Top 5 Highest-Paying States
- Massachusetts$114,970
- Washington$109,970
- Illinois$99,020
- New York$94,960
- Michigan$92,730
State Rankings
| # | State | Mean | Median | Hourly | vs. U.S. | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Massachusetts | $114,970 | $126,440 | $55 | +27.2% | 160 |
| 2 | Washington | $109,970 | $121,710 | $53 | +21.6% | 210 |
| 3 | Illinois | $99,020 | $95,610 | $48 | +9.5% | 720 |
| 4 | New York | $94,960 | $94,530 | $46 | +5% | 1,910 |
| 5 | Michigan | $92,730 | $93,060 | $45 | +2.6% | 120 |
| 6 | Virginia | $92,530 | $95,620 | $44 | +2.3% | 170 |
| 7 | California | $92,330 | $84,670 | $44 | +2.1% | 390 |
| 8 | Arizona | $92,060 | $96,460 | $44 | +1.8% | 100 |
| 9 | Minnesota | $91,850 | $96,780 | $44 | +1.6% | 80 |
| 10 | Indiana | $87,490 | $92,200 | $42 | -3.2% | 220 |
| 11 | New Jersey | $86,720 | $82,990 | $42 | -4.1% | 260 |
| 12 | Kansas | $85,660 | $83,550 | $41 | -5.3% | 120 |
| 13 | Colorado | $84,400 | $83,930 | $41 | -6.6% | 160 |
| 14 | Missouri | $81,560 | $86,300 | $39 | -9.8% | 250 |
| 15 | Tennessee | $80,590 | $79,730 | $39 | -10.9% | 190 |
| 16 | Wisconsin | $80,390 | $85,440 | $39 | -11.1% | 60 |
| 17 | Georgia | $78,960 | $79,860 | $38 | -12.7% | 440 |
| 18 | Texas | $77,750 | $85,020 | $37 | -14% | 650 |
| 19 | Florida | $76,030 | $78,680 | $37 | -15.9% | 290 |
| 20 | Kentucky | $67,440 | $75,870 | $32 | -25.4% | 60 |
| 21 | Ohio | $64,700 | $58,840 | $31 | -28.4% | 150 |
Top-Paying Metro Areas
Highest median pay among 2 metro areas.
| # | Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $121,710 | $118,130 | 170 |
| 2 | New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $94,530 | $95,800 | 1,080 |
Pay by Industry
Highest-paying industries employing signal and track switch repairerss (BLS OEWS, by median).
| # | Industry | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Schools and Hospitals and USPS | $94,530 | $92,870 | 1,870 |
| 2 | Federal, State, and Local Government, including State and Local Schools and Hospitals and USPS | $94,530 | $92,870 | 1,870 |
| 3 | Local Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation) | $94,530 | $93,070 | 1,850 |
| 4 | Local Government, including Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation) | $94,530 | $93,070 | 1,850 |
| 5 | Sector 99 - Federal, State, and Local Government, excl. State & Local Schools & Hospitals & USPS | $94,530 | $92,870 | 1,870 |
| 6 | Cross-Industry, Private, Federal, State, and Local | $92,460 | $90,410 | 8,720 |
| 7 | Rail Transportation | $90,480 | $90,950 | 6,460 |
| 8 | Rail Transportation | $90,480 | $90,950 | 6,460 |
| 9 | Cross-industry, Private Ownership only | $89,390 | $89,740 | 6,850 |
| 10 | Sectors 48 and 49 - Transportation and Warehousing | $89,390 | $90,310 | 6,610 |
| 11 | Sector 23 - Construction | $60,840 | $76,540 | — |
| 12 | Specialty Trade Contractors | $57,600 | $56,210 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do signal and track switch repairers make in the U.S.?
The median signal and track switch repairers salary in the United States is $92,460 per year (mean $90,410), and about 80% earn between $62,610 and $119,550.
How much do signal and track switch repairers make per hour?
Roughly $43 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $90,410 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Which state pays signal and track switch repairers the most?
Massachusetts has the highest average pay for signal and track switch repairers at $114,970 per year (median $126,440).
What is the job outlook for signal and track switch repairers?
Employment is projected to change +1.7% from 2024 to 2034 (Slower than average), with about 800 openings per year.